In 2010, Richards received $39,579 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=WI&y=2010&f=H&so=O#sorttable Follow the Money - 2010 contributions]</ref>

Richards has worked as an attorney and an English teacher in Japan. He is a member of a number of organizations, including the American Council of Young Political Leaders, Bay View Neighborhood Association, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee Bar Association, and the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corps.[1]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Richards served on the following committees:

2008

On November 4, 2008, Richards won re-election to Assembly District 19, receiving 98.52% of the vote.[4]

Wisconsin Assembly District 19

Candidates

Votes

Jon Richards (D)

25,2821

Scattering

379

Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored in 2009:

AB-70 Background checks for handgun purchasers: DOJ required to check for court order or finding rendering the person ineligible under federal law re mental health status; courts required to determine ineligibility and other duties; person may petition court to cancel the order

AB-118 Health insurance policy coverage of dependents: requirements expanded to include children under 27 years of age under set conditions, including full-time student status and National Guard or reserves service

For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Richards is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Richards raised a total of $206,377 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 5, 2013.[5]